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SBC Clutch Kit for 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L Diesel
Sku: SD1-2281R-12
MPN: K07091-HD
Upgrade your driving experience with the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch, designed for unparalleled performance and reliability. Tailored for a range of driving needs, this kit features Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials to match your specific performance requirements. Whether it's smooth daily driving or high-performance street use, there's an option for you. Stage 1 variants offer improved torque capacity and durability with comfortable pedal feel, while Stage 2 options cater to higher horsepower and more demanding conditions. Each kit includes a clutch disc, pressure plate, bearings, an alignment tool, and a pilot bushing for a complete installation. Experience enhanced drivability and durability with this versatile clutch kit, perfect for upgrading from stock.
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At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to delivering top-notch clutch solutions that cater to a wide range of driving needs and preferences. Our SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit is a prime example of this commitment, designed to elevate your driving experience by delivering unparalleled performance, durability, and reliability. This clutch kit is meticulously engineered and crafted to meet the high expectations of drivers seeking to enhance their vehicle's performance, whether it be for daily driving, spirited street use, or more demanding driving conditions.
The SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit offers a versatile solution for those in need of an upgrade from their stock clutch. It features variants with different friction materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar, to cater to various driving styles and performance requirements. By providing options, we ensure that whether you are looking for smooth engagement and enhanced drivability or a clutch that can handle more aggressive driving and higher power outputs, there is a variant within this kit that meets your needs.
The Organic variant, ideal for daily driving and mild performance applications, offers smooth engagement and reliability for those who prioritize comfort alongside performance. The Ceramic option, designed for those with more extreme driving habits, provides higher torque capacity with a firmer engagement, making it suitable for high-performance street use and occasional track outings. For enthusiasts who demand the best of both worlds, the Kevlar variant combines durability with smoother engagement, offering an excellent choice for spirited driving without sacrificing the drivability suitable for daily use.
Each variant within the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit is designed to deliver specific performance benefits:
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The Stage 1 options are perfect for drivers looking for a noticeable upgrade in performance over stock clutches without venturing into the realm of hardcore racing clutches. These are engineered to offer improved torque capacity and durability while maintaining comfortable pedal feel and smooth engagement.
-
The Stage 2 options are tailored for those who require even more from their clutch system. Whether it's higher horsepower applications or more demanding driving conditions, these clutches provide enhanced power handling capabilities without significant compromises on drivability.
A hallmark of the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit is its comprehensive inclusion of necessary components for a complete and hassle-free installation. Each kit comes with a clutch disc, a pressure plate, and all necessary bearings. Additionally, an alignment tool and a pilot bushing made of durable bronze are provided, ensuring that you have everything needed to achieve a professional-grade installation. The inclusion of these components not only saves time and money but also underscores our commitment to providing value and convenience to our customers.
South Bend Clutch is renowned for its rigorous attention to detail and quality. This is evident in the design and construction of our clutches, which feature diaphragm-style pressure plates for consistent pressure across the entire surface area, resulting in enhanced reliability and performance. The full-face disc style, along with the option for sprung hub designs, contributes to smoother engagement and reduced drivetrain shock, thereby extending the lifespan of the clutch system and associated components.
In terms of compatibility, the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit is designed to accommodate a wide range of applications with its 10 input spline and 1.06 input shaft diameter, making it a versatile choice for various vehicle models and configurations. With a disc diameter of 11.5 inches, it provides the perfect balance between performance and drivability, ensuring that your vehicle can handle both daily driving scenarios and more demanding conditions with ease.
Choosing the right clutch for your vehicle is crucial for achieving the desired performance and reliability. With the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit, South Bend Clutch provides a solution that not only meets but exceeds these requirements. Whether you are upgrading for better performance, more durability, or enhanced drivability, this clutch kit offers a range of options tailored to your specific needs. Our dedication to quality and performance ensures that when you choose a South Bend Clutch product, you are investing in a solution that will serve you reliably for years to come.
As leaders in the clutch market, we understand the importance of accessibility and support. This is why South Bend Clutch products are readily available through a network of dealers, ensuring that wherever you are, you can find a South Bend Clutch solution that fits your needs. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products, with customer service and support that are second to none. Whether you need advice on selecting the right clutch for your vehicle or assistance during installation, our team of experts is here to help.
In summary, the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit represents the pinnacle of clutch design and engineering. With its range of friction materials, stages, and comprehensive inclusion of necessary installation components, it offers unmatched performance, durability, and value. Whether you are looking to enhance your daily driver or prepare your vehicle for more extreme conditions, there is a variant within this kit that is tailored to your needs. Trust South Bend Clutch for your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|
At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to delivering top-notch clutch solutions that cater to a wide range of driving needs and preferences. Our SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit is a prime example of this commitment, designed to elevate your driving experience by delivering unparalleled performance, durability, and reliability. This clutch kit is meticulously engineered and crafted to meet the high expectations of drivers seeking to enhance their vehicle's performance, whether it be for daily driving, spirited street use, or more demanding driving conditions.
The SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit offers a versatile solution for those in need of an upgrade from their stock clutch. It features variants with different friction materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar, to cater to various driving styles and performance requirements. By providing options, we ensure that whether you are looking for smooth engagement and enhanced drivability or a clutch that can handle more aggressive driving and higher power outputs, there is a variant within this kit that meets your needs.
The Organic variant, ideal for daily driving and mild performance applications, offers smooth engagement and reliability for those who prioritize comfort alongside performance. The Ceramic option, designed for those with more extreme driving habits, provides higher torque capacity with a firmer engagement, making it suitable for high-performance street use and occasional track outings. For enthusiasts who demand the best of both worlds, the Kevlar variant combines durability with smoother engagement, offering an excellent choice for spirited driving without sacrificing the drivability suitable for daily use.
Each variant within the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit is designed to deliver specific performance benefits:
-
The Stage 1 options are perfect for drivers looking for a noticeable upgrade in performance over stock clutches without venturing into the realm of hardcore racing clutches. These are engineered to offer improved torque capacity and durability while maintaining comfortable pedal feel and smooth engagement.
-
The Stage 2 options are tailored for those who require even more from their clutch system. Whether it's higher horsepower applications or more demanding driving conditions, these clutches provide enhanced power handling capabilities without significant compromises on drivability.
A hallmark of the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit is its comprehensive inclusion of necessary components for a complete and hassle-free installation. Each kit comes with a clutch disc, a pressure plate, and all necessary bearings. Additionally, an alignment tool and a pilot bushing made of durable bronze are provided, ensuring that you have everything needed to achieve a professional-grade installation. The inclusion of these components not only saves time and money but also underscores our commitment to providing value and convenience to our customers.
South Bend Clutch is renowned for its rigorous attention to detail and quality. This is evident in the design and construction of our clutches, which feature diaphragm-style pressure plates for consistent pressure across the entire surface area, resulting in enhanced reliability and performance. The full-face disc style, along with the option for sprung hub designs, contributes to smoother engagement and reduced drivetrain shock, thereby extending the lifespan of the clutch system and associated components.
In terms of compatibility, the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit is designed to accommodate a wide range of applications with its 10 input spline and 1.06 input shaft diameter, making it a versatile choice for various vehicle models and configurations. With a disc diameter of 11.5 inches, it provides the perfect balance between performance and drivability, ensuring that your vehicle can handle both daily driving scenarios and more demanding conditions with ease.
Choosing the right clutch for your vehicle is crucial for achieving the desired performance and reliability. With the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit, South Bend Clutch provides a solution that not only meets but exceeds these requirements. Whether you are upgrading for better performance, more durability, or enhanced drivability, this clutch kit offers a range of options tailored to your specific needs. Our dedication to quality and performance ensures that when you choose a South Bend Clutch product, you are investing in a solution that will serve you reliably for years to come.
As leaders in the clutch market, we understand the importance of accessibility and support. This is why South Bend Clutch products are readily available through a network of dealers, ensuring that wherever you are, you can find a South Bend Clutch solution that fits your needs. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products, with customer service and support that are second to none. Whether you need advice on selecting the right clutch for your vehicle or assistance during installation, our team of experts is here to help.
In summary, the SBC SD1-2281R-12 Clutch Kit represents the pinnacle of clutch design and engineering. With its range of friction materials, stages, and comprehensive inclusion of necessary installation components, it offers unmatched performance, durability, and value. Whether you are looking to enhance your daily driver or prepare your vehicle for more extreme conditions, there is a variant within this kit that is tailored to your needs. Trust South Bend Clutch for your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|
PRODUCT FAQs
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Is the shipping free?
Yes. Worldwide shipping is already included in the price. We use DHL express with 3 days delivery time.
When will I receive my item?
When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.
Can I change or return my item?
If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.
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